This is a Test

This is a Test

After the lovely barren, we gravitated towards the ravine. Of course we did, it is the law, gravity. šŸ˜‰ With the recent rains, water still dripped from the limestone rocks. What a lovely place! More from the ravine tomorrow. A New Creature Emerges From a Forest Drowned by the Gulf of Mexico Rethinking Dinosaur Evolution:…

Second Creek

Second Creek

Creeks are such interesting places, eh. Even if you just listen to the sound of water only it is magical. A study says it calms “emotions and relieving anxiety”. I think we all knew that. šŸ™‚ Of course, I look at what’s in it as well. Well, I brought one home as you can see…

At the Top and Down

At the Top and Down

We had reached the top of the barren. It’s just BS as we go down the other side. You know botany speed. LOL. And this is where I will stop today. Tomorrow the creek’s treasures! Earth’s oldest rocks reveal diverse microbial ecosystem dating 3B years Mysterious Bass Sounds Irking Florida Residents Might Just Be Fish…

Old and New

Old and New

The day (Feb. 2nd) was cloudy with a chance of rain by afternoon. However this did not dampen our adventure. We were in Cooke County at the Dixon Water Foundation. Note: this property is not open to the public. Rare ancient tree discovery has scientists ā€˜gobsmackedā€™ Ice Age cave paintings decoded by amateur researcher We…

Smell the Roses

Smell the Roses

It was a gorgeous day yesterday. Between chores and appointments I managed to find the time to stop to smell the roses. Ok I didn’t really smell the roses but I did stop to look close at a few plants. Ahhh, it had been a nice day! Today Jeanne and I went on another nearby…

On the Trail with Quayle

On the Trail with Quayle

A field trip with Jeff Quayle is always fun and educational. So if you can, I highly recommend it. So a big thanks to Jeff for organizing another great field trip! Definitely check out other Jeff field trips scheduled for this spring at NPAT Ft. Worth chapter for a list. Switchgrass: An Old Grass Gets…

A Chunk of Ice

A Chunk of Ice

We were back on top again on Jan. 25th. It is interesting to go back to spots that I had only visited mostly during the spring or summer seasons previously. And that made a fine finish to our Jan. 25th outing! Engineered Bacteria Eat Waste Plastic and Make Spider Silk ā€“ ā€œNatureā€™s Kevlarā€ Zebras, beautiful…

Lichen Mystery

Lichen Mystery

After being on the edge we moved down to the upper tier of the hillside. Artificial light messes with insects’ ability to tell up from down Thanks Claire! Worldā€™s Smallest ā€œFangedā€ Frogs Found in Indonesia Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know

Now on the Edge

Now on the Edge

We were still on top but had moved to a brushy area. The habitat at the edge had more fallen trees. Tomorrow’s post will be just below the top edge. How NASA Got Involved With Parachuting Beavers Thanks Judy! How DNA from the Dead Is Helping Boost Species on the Brink Keep looking! The more…

Back in the Hole?

Back in the Hole?

We continued on top at the barren on Jan. 25th. Did you make it outside today? Certainly hope so! It was a glorious day! Thawing Time Capsules: Glacier Melting Destroys Important Climate Data Archive The Secrets of the Sea Hidden High in the Andes Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and…